I fail. I got the days mixed up and showed up at the Marriott today. The BITOG Meet and Greet LCD sign thing was still up there beside the door, so you can imagine my confusion when I found that door was locked. Good thing I live just down the street, wasn't very far. Are the presentations going to be put up somewhere so people who didn't go can review them? Was it video recorded?

I'm so grateful that I was able to attend. For everyone who wasn't able to make it, I want to confirm something- not only were all of the presenters as insightful and knowledgeable as you've been told, but every person there was every bit as friendly, personable, and interesting as you've come to know them on BITOG. I truly hope that BITOG get-togethers become a regular event and that many more people get the opportunity to meet the other members of this extraordinary community.

To Helen, Wayne, and everyone else involved in organizing the event responsible for the day-to-day work required to keep BITOG up and running so well, THANK YOU.